course-details-portlet

IMAK3003

Bachelor thesis chemical engineering

New from the academic year 2026/2027

Credits 22.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Bachelor thesis

About

About the course

Course content

The Bachelor's thesis is carried out within the study program's areas and according to the handbook for bachelor thesis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge- The candidate

  • has in-depth knowledge of a selected topic in chemistry or chemical engineering
  • has knowledge of research and development work within chemistry or chemical engineering

Skills- The candidate

  • can identify, formulate, analyze and solve a relevant engineering problem both independently and as part of a team.
  • can apply knowledge and discuss relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical and practical issues within the topic of the bachelor's thesis, and justify their choices.
  • masters engineering methods and working methods, and is able to work methodically.
  • can plan, document, implement, communicate and lead the engineering work
  • can reflect on the assignment's contribution to sustainable solutions and the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

General competence- The candidate

  • can integrate acquired knowledge and skills and is able to acquire new knowledge during solving the problem statement
  • has insights into scientific integrity and an understanding of ethical issues
  • has insights into the economic, health, environmental and societal consequences of products and solutions within his/her area of ​​expertise, and can put these into an ethical life-cycle perspective
  • conveys professional knowledge to various target groups both in writing and orally in Norwegian and English and helps to highlight the importance and consequences of the subject
  • is aware of the ongoing digitization within the engineering profession
  • is able to use knowledge and skills from several subject areas in the study

Learning methods and activities

Conducted in groups of 2-3 students

The working method is as described in the bachelor's manual and is an independent student-driven project work. Expected time spent is 600-650 hours of project work.

Compulsory assignments

  • Dokumentation of project managemnet
  • Preliminary project
  • Poster presentation

Further on evaluation

The bachelor thesis and any product are assessed as a whole. Group grades are used on a scale of A - F.

If the bachelor thesis is assessed as failed or grade F, the student (s) must submit a new answer. Improvement / reworking is not sufficient. The thesis can present the same topic area with the same empirical / data basis. A bachelor's thesis that has been assessed as passed cannot be submitted for a new assessment, even in a revised form. It is not possible to voluntarily repeat the bachelor thesis. Digital submission and possibly in paper format.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

In order to start the bachelor's thesis in engineering, students must have passed a minimum of 112.5 credits out of 120 credits from the study plan from the first two years of the engineering degree. See bachelor's handbook for additional rules

Course materials

Handbook for the bachelor thesis. Candidates themselves will find other literature.

Subject areas

  • Chemical Engineering/Process Control
  • Engineering Subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Chemical Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Bachelor thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Bachelor thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment